Human Growth and Development - 2nd 6 wks CBA

Selena just brought home her new baby. She is worried she might not hear him cry in the night so she decides to move the crib into her room. This decision is supported by experts as a safe sleeping practice.

• True

• False

Which developmental theorist emphasized the significance of adults sharing with children the way their culture responds to and interprets the world?

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

• Erikson

Which developmental theorist performed research in developmental psychology?

• A) Piaget

• B) Vygotsky

• C) Erikson

Which developmental theorist developed eight stages of development, spanning from birth to death?

• A) Piaget

• B) Vygotsky

• C) Erikson

Which developmental theorist identified four stages of children’s cognitive growth?

• A) Piaget

• B) Vygotsky

• C) Erikson

Which developmental theorist explained that when children are encouraged in their attempts to accomplish tasks on their own, they build confidence and continue to take initiative?

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

• Erikson

Which developmental theorist theorized that adults in society foster children’s cognitive development and learning through interaction, activities, and instruction?

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

• Erikson

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below. Meeting special needs ________ with treating a special needs child as a ________.

• begins, child

• ends, adult

• starts, patient

• finishes, individual

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below. Providing love, encouragement, interaction and ________ will enable children to grow and ________ in all areas.

• stimulation, develop

• nutrition, sleep

• discipline, excel

• guidance, play

Focusing on what children ________ do instead of on what they cannot do will help children make ________.

• can, progress

• cannot, mistakes

• should, errors

• might, trouble